Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that in response to 25 percent duties on most Canadian goods, his country would take mirror measures against American goods. According to him, Canada introduces trade duties on goods from the United States worth $ 155 billion.
At the same time, Trudeau promised in a few weeks to tighten duties on goods from the United States even more. This is reported by CNN.
The head of the Canadian government said that a few days later “duties for goods worth $ 30 billion will come into force, and after 21 days wider duties will follow,“ so that Canadian companies and supplies could find alternatives ”.
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At the same time, he added that the tariffs will “have far -reaching consequences and apply to everyday goods”, such as alcohol, fruits, vegetables, clothes and shoes. As part of the Canadian response to US tariffs, Trudeau also stated that the states and territories are considering " They may include restrictions "
" We will stand firmly to guarantee that our countries will continue to be the best neighbors in the world, ”Trudeau said.
Recall, US President Donald Trump on February 1 signed decrees on an increase in duties on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. They will enter into force on Tuesday, February 4.
Earlier, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada is ready for any scenario of the trade war with the United States. And in the case of the introduction of the United States of Duties to the goods of Ottawa will give a mirror response regarding American imports.